Part 17 of the Albury Development Control Plan 2010 (Albury DCP) guides the access and parking requirements for new developments in the Albury LGA. Part 17 applies when a development application is lodged for a change of land use or new development that requires off-street parking.
We've undertaken a review of Part 17 to improve access and parking requirements and better align with changes in planning processes, terminology, business operations, technology and how our regions function.
View the Explanatory Paper that summarises our review processes and outlines the proposed changes.
Proposed changes
The key changes to the draft Part 17 Albury DCP are highlighted below:
- Providing greater alignment with minimum parking rates in state policies and comparative regional areas;
- Consolidating uses and rates in the table in accordance with standard land use definitions;
- Supporting urban centres and vibrant streets through promoting active frontages and removing barriers for establishing small food and drink and retail businesses in the Albury and Lavington urban centres;
- Focusing on improving access for pedestrians and vehicles (this includes adding 'Access' to the naming of Part 17)
- Refining the rates and design guidelines relating to bicycles (including e-bikes); disability permit parking, car share, Electric Vehicles (EVs), service and loading parking facilities and landscaping within parking areas; and
- Providing greater guidance on what is required to be provided in a Development Application to Council.
